​Reporter’Significant’ damage caused to castle grounds with trees chopped down (Image: Ian Burgoyne) SIGNIFICANT damage has been caused to the grounds of a Herefordshire castle, including to trees in an adjoining woodland. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said that officers received a report of criminal damage at Wigmore Castle, a Grade-I listed monument. It is reported that significant damage has been caused to the surrounding furniture and land of the castle, whereby persons have damaged the field gate(s), fencing by using a chainsaw to damage them beyond use, along with cutting down approximately 60 meters worth of young trees in the adjoining woodland, causing a “significant” financial cost to repair or replace. The incident is believed to have occurred at the start of December. Members of the public who believe they can assist with the investigation are asked to contact PC 2673 STOBBART of the Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team on [email protected] quoting crime number 22/114308/25 as the subject reference.